Except the rockers which are frame rail. 
What roll bar kit do you have?
Drifting
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I have an ECS 5 point, very happy with the look, fit and function of it. My car is tubbed also and I can still fit my top in the back. In my opinnion it seems to defete the purpose of putting a bar in if it isn't welded to the frame. When my seat is in the proper position the bar doesn't interfere in any way. I have padding on all my bars for safety (not shown in the picture).
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Safety Car
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ECS makes some hi quality products and I would like to have there roll bar. But it's over my current budget. I mostly want this for a harness bar and camera mount for HPDE. I figured for a little bit more, I could have a Wolf Craft roll bar for a little extra protection. I know it's not as good, but it's better than just a harness bar. And the extra protection, even though not as good as a cage, or a bar welded to the frame, is better than nothing at all.
Drifting
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ECS makes some hi quality products and I would like to have there roll bar. But it's over my current budget. I mostly want this for a harness bar and camera mount for HPDE. I figured for a little bit more, I could have a Wolf Craft roll bar for a little extra protection. I know it's not as good, but it's better than just a harness bar. And the extra protection, even though not as good as a cage, or a bar welded to the frame, is better than nothing at all.
Good luck either way.
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Le Mans Master
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http://tradezone.com/vette/rollbar.html
Check out this installation of a DRM roll bar 4pt. Any reason why that wouldn't be SAFER then a bolt, more rigid and have a 5th point made to it with a removable door bar sounds spectacular to me.
Check out this installation of a DRM roll bar 4pt. Any reason why that wouldn't be SAFER then a bolt, more rigid and have a 5th point made to it with a removable door bar sounds spectacular to me.
Melting Slicks
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If that bar comes lose, all your belts become useless. I decided for myself that no kit from anyone would work. I had mine custom made. For a 4 pt. it would probably cost around 2k welded in. Don't fool yourself in thinking that these kits are better then nothing.
Good luck in your finding.
Steve
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Safety Car
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Thanks for the pics guys. On the pics that has a bottom bar that the main loop is welded to. One side is welded to the frame. Is the otherside welded to the tunnel?
I think if I can get a kit, then I can modify to make it more stronger. I don't have a tubing bender, but I have access to a tig welder, saw, and milling machine.
What is the pros and cons of the rear bars being straight, vs bent? Is it just a preference, or is one better?
I think if I can get a kit, then I can modify to make it more stronger. I don't have a tubing bender, but I have access to a tig welder, saw, and milling machine.
What is the pros and cons of the rear bars being straight, vs bent? Is it just a preference, or is one better?
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Safety Car
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Are the swing out side bars also removable? I don't really want to have them on the car except for when I am at the track. Seems like it would be a hassle getting in and out of the car just for daily driving.
Drifting
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Mine is removable.
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